So my state's governor wants to open businesses next week

[thegoose]

Abbott of course. Sigh...

[underpants]

1. I think the reports of this hitting minorities more

is being misunderstood

[dalton99a]

2. He is really aping Trump

Worthless governor goes on TV to kiss Trump's ass and give him thanks and praise every damn day

[KY_EnviroGuy]

3. Here's an article to that effect for anyone interested....

in expanding on your OP.....

Coronavirus in Texas: Abbott ready to work toward economic revitalization
By Nicole Cobler @nicolecobler
Posted Apr 10, 2020 at 11:05 AM
The Statesman

Link: https://www.statesman.com/news/20200410/coronavirus-in-texas-abbott-ready-to-work-toward-economic-revitalization

Abbott is definitely all hat and no cattle personified.

Republicans just can't seem to grasp the seriousness and potential scale of this pandemic......

[mcar]

4. Did he ever actually close anything?

Florida here, so I feel you.

[thegoose]

5. Nonessential businesses are closed

But it's only been a week or so.

[mcar]

6. And our "brilliant" gov is talking about reopening schools on May 1

I'm also surprised at how many businesses are still open. And then there are the churches, of course.